Dennis Johnson Dead at 52

miami_fan · 02-22-2007, 03:05 PM

ESPN is reporting the former Celtic point guard Dennis Johnson has passed away.

RIP

Oilers9911 · 02-22-2007, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by miami_fan

ESPN is reporting DJ has passed away

RIP

The Celtics DJ??? No way! That sucks huge. RIP DJ

molson · 02-22-2007, 03:09 PM

Just saw that on Boston.com - wow.

The 1986 Celtics were the first team I remember. 1986 was my first year of sports consciousness - and DJ must be the first to go of the Boston sports scene at that time.

M GO BLUE!!! · 02-22-2007, 03:10 PM

Rest in peace, DJ.

Much too young...

Logan · 02-22-2007, 03:10 PM

Sucks to hear. RIP.

miami_fan · 02-22-2007, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

Sucks to hear.

Not to take this off topic, but was he the one who was confused with a pedophile/rapist (sorry, I don't remember the details very well) of the same name a few months back?

That was Eddie Johnson the former Sun and current Sun broadcaster.

Logan · 02-22-2007, 03:12 PM

Thanks, edited my post to keep the unnecessary info out of this thread.

molson · 02-22-2007, 03:14 PM

I had to check this out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zviu1...elated&search=

miami_fan · 02-22-2007, 03:20 PM

Former Boston Celtics guard Dennis Johnson, coach of the Celtics' team in the NBA Development League, collapsed during practice Thursday and died, ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher is reporting.

Johnson was 52.

Johnson was the MVP of the 1979 NBA Finals, averaging 22.6 points as his Seattle SuperSonics beat the Washington Bullets.

After a brief stint with the Phoenix Suns, Johnson rejoined the Boston Celtics, where he teamed with Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, Danny Ainge and Robert Parish for a glorious run in the 1980s that saw Boston win the 1984 and 1986 NBA championships.

Known throughout the league as "DJ," Johnson played in five NBA All-Star games and was named to the All-Defensive First Team six times.

In 14 NBA seasons, he scored 15,535 points (a 14.1 points-per-game average) and averaged 17.3 points in 180 playoff games

Emiliano · 02-22-2007, 03:31 PM

This really sucks.

RIP DJ.

Antmeister · 02-22-2007, 03:42 PM

Wow, that is crazy. The last time I saw anything about him was about 3 to 4 weeks ago when a team mascot interrupted the game out here is Austin and almost cost them the game. DJ joked about it afterwards and he seemed to be in good health. It is crazy how sudden death could come.

dawgfan · 02-22-2007, 04:07 PM

RIP DJ. You'll always be remembered in Seattle for your huge role in bringing the city's first (and only) NBA title in 1979.

vtbub · 02-22-2007, 04:15 PM

path12 · 02-22-2007, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dawgfan

RIP DJ. You'll always be remembered in Seattle for your huge role in bringing the city's first (and only) NBA title in 1979.

Word. I still remember that night. RIP

King of New York · 02-22-2007, 07:13 PM

That's very sad.

I loved watching those mid '80s Celtics-Lakers games.

Buccaneer · 02-22-2007, 08:42 PM

The 80s Celtics were my favorite team. RIP.

Vinatieri for Prez · 02-23-2007, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by dawgfan

RIP DJ. You'll always be remembered in Seattle for your huge role in bringing the city's first (and only) NBA title in 1979.

Yep, I'll actually always remember him as a Sonic. It was actually Seattle's only major sport championship even to this day.

dawgfan · 02-23-2007, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Vinatieri for Prez

It was actually Seattle's only major sport championship even to this day.

Well, technically Seattle did win a Stanley Cup waaaaaay back in the day in 1917, but yeah - your point pretty much stands.

KevinNU7 · 02-23-2007, 05:25 AM

so what is the COD?

miami_fan · 02-23-2007, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by KevinNU7

so what is the COD?

None has been reported yet.

rkmsuf · 02-23-2007, 08:07 AM

I always used to imitate his free throw routine back in the day. Dribble real low and fast while wiping his head with his wrist bands. Very sad.

RIP DJ.

Eaglesfan27 · 02-23-2007, 10:31 AM

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so what is the COD?

I've heard from a few sources it was a heart attack (which is the most likely thing when someone drops like that.) Very sad.

Galaril · 02-23-2007, 05:22 PM

Yeah, Cedric Maxwell said that Johnson was over 300 pounds in weight. I haven't been able to find a recent picture of him but if true that would be a godd explanation for his death I would think.

02-22-2007, 03:09 PM	#3
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	Just saw that on Boston.com - wow. The 1986 Celtics were the first team I remember. 1986 was my first year of sports consciousness - and DJ must be the first to go of the Boston sports scene at that time. Last edited by molson : 02-22-2007 at 03:09 PM.

02-22-2007, 03:10 PM	#5
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Sucks to hear. RIP. Last edited by Logan : 02-22-2007 at 03:12 PM.

02-22-2007, 03:20 PM	#9
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	Former Celtics Johnson dies suddenly at 52 Former Boston Celtics guard Dennis Johnson, coach of the Celtics' team in the NBA Development League, collapsed during practice Thursday and died, ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher is reporting. Johnson was 52. Johnson was the MVP of the 1979 NBA Finals, averaging 22.6 points as his Seattle SuperSonics beat the Washington Bullets. After a brief stint with the Phoenix Suns, Johnson rejoined the Boston Celtics, where he teamed with Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, Danny Ainge and Robert Parish for a glorious run in the 1980s that saw Boston win the 1984 and 1986 NBA championships. Known throughout the league as "DJ," Johnson played in five NBA All-Star games and was named to the All-Defensive First Team six times. In 14 NBA seasons, he scored 15,535 points (a 14.1 points-per-game average) and averaged 17.3 points in 180 playoff games __________________ "Do not be indifferent in the face of historical lies. Do not be indifferent when you see the past being exploited for the needs of contemporary politics. Do not be indifferent when any minority suffers discrimination. For it's the essence of democracy that the majority wields the power, but at the same time, the rights of the minority must be respected." Marian Turski- former prisoner of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and death camp Last edited by miami_fan : 02-22-2007 at 03:21 PM.

02-22-2007, 03:31 PM	#10
Emiliano College Prospect Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nuremberg, Germany	This really sucks. RIP DJ. __________________ Xbox Live&PSN: Emiliano81 GM of the Rome Gladiators in the WOOF

02-22-2007, 03:42 PM	#11
Antmeister Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: At the corner of Beat Street and Electric Avenue	Wow, that is crazy. The last time I saw anything about him was about 3 to 4 weeks ago when a team mascot interrupted the game out here is Austin and almost cost them the game. DJ joked about it afterwards and he seemed to be in good health. It is crazy how sudden death could come. __________________ "I'm ready to bury the hatchet, but don't fuck with me" - Schmidty "Box me once, shame on Skydog. Box me twice. Shame on me. Box me 3 times, just fucking ban my ass...." - stevew

02-22-2007, 03:10 PM	#4
M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	Rest in peace, DJ. Much too young...

02-22-2007, 03:12 PM	#7
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Thanks, edited my post to keep the unnecessary info out of this thread.

02-22-2007, 03:14 PM	#8
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	I had to check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zviu1...elated&search=

02-22-2007, 04:07 PM	#12
dawgfan Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Seattle	RIP DJ. You'll always be remembered in Seattle for your huge role in bringing the city's first (and only) NBA title in 1979.

02-22-2007, 04:15 PM	#13
vtbub College Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burlington, VT USA	__________________

02-22-2007, 07:13 PM	#15
King of New York High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Edge of the Great Dismal Swamp	That's very sad. I loved watching those mid '80s Celtics-Lakers games. __________________ Input A No Input

02-22-2007, 08:42 PM	#16
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	The 80s Celtics were my favorite team. RIP.

02-23-2007, 05:25 AM	#19
KevinNU7 College Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Beantown	so what is the COD? __________________ Boston Bashers - III.14 - (8347)

02-23-2007, 08:07 AM	#21
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	I always used to imitate his free throw routine back in the day. Dribble real low and fast while wiping his head with his wrist bands. Very sad. RIP DJ. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

02-23-2007, 05:22 PM	#23
Galaril Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2004	Yeah, Cedric Maxwell said that Johnson was over 300 pounds in weight. I haven't been able to find a recent picture of him but if true that would be a godd explanation for his death I would think.

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